Oh, you like my highlight? …Is it actually highlighter, or is it my forever shiny skin? Any gal with oily skin knows this time of year is the worst – and it seems all those articles on combating summer shine are written with the barely-there oil ladies in mind. If you have shiny skin year round, this round-up is for you. Keep reading … Keep reading…

Summer is coming, and that means sunscreen. I’ll be honest – I’m not great about applying it. With oily, acne-prone skin it’s just a step I try to avoid for the sake of a matte complexion. I know better, and this is not the solution to my skin concerns. SPF makeup is the solution. Specifically Colorescience. You’ve seen Colorescience on the pages … Keep reading…

Apparently, some of you guys didn’t believe me when I said the Lee Stafford CHoPstick Styler gave me huge curls in less than 20 minutes. Turns out, it was bullshit: It takes more like 10 minutes. See below. Don’t forget to enter to win your own CHoPstick Styler!

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I’m Julia Ann, a full-time writer, DIY-er, and all-around cat fanatic from St. Louis. I’ve been sharing my best outfits and worst jokes on this blog since 2012. Follow along as my husband and I work to perfect our first home and navigate our infertility diagnosis through IVF.